Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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DECEMBER 2018
Child Care
Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions families
make and it can be difficult to find reliable information about your child
care options. Child Care Resource and Referral can assist with that task by
providing families with referrals to local child care providers, information
on state licensing requirements, and information on choosing quality
child care.
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a non-regulatory, non-
enforcement program that works in communities to promote quality child
care and increase the availability of child care professionals. CCR&R also
assists new child care providers with the start-up process, helps them meet
licensing requirements, and offers low-cost or free trainings in a variety of
topics that include child development, health & safety, and business
practices. We also offer ongoing support through technical assistance, a
resource lending library, newsletter, and Story Time Express visits.
There is a range of child care options and below is some basic
information that can help a family choose the highest quality child care that
best fits their needs.
Exempt – Providers can legally watch up to 3 children at a time (not
including their own). They are not regulated by the state but can be
fined if over numbers.
License – Exempt Recorded Child Care – Preschool & school age
programs that operate fewer than four hours per day. Must comply
with background checks.
Regulated Subsidy Providers – Providers that accept subsidy payments
through DHS. Must meet health& safety standards, comply with
background checks, are regularly monitored by the state, and
participate in ongoing training.
Registered Family Child Care – Home-based child care program with
up to 10 children. Certified Family Care Homes – Home-based child
care programs with up to 16 children. Certified Child Care Centers –
Center-based child care program with more than 13 children.
The above providers must meet higher health, safety, and program
standards ( on-site inspection); comply with background checks, are
regularly monitored and participate in on going trainings .
Congratulations To Grant County Child Care Center/
Bright Beginnings For Achieving A 3-star Rating
Through The Spark Program!
Spark is a statewide program from Oregon’s Early Learning Division that
raises the quality and consistency of child care and early learning programs
across the state. Eligible providers must submit a portfolio that documents
their achievement in meeting high standards in foundational areas that have
been proven to have a positive impact on young children’s lives.
If you are interested in becoming a child care provider or have
questions about quality child care, please contact Megan at Child Care
Resource and Referral: 530 E. Main St., #6, John Day, 541-575-1112.
mbrandsma@umchs.org
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